Massive Blow For Bangladesh As Shakib Al Hasan Gets Injured Playing Football, Likely To Miss World Cup Opener vs Afghanistan- Report

Bangladesh has encountered injury concerns within the camp ahead of the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, set to commence on October 5 in India. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been ruled out of the practice matches in the tournament due to injury.

Bangladesh is currently facing off against the Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka team in their first warm-up match in Guwahati on September 29. All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is leading the national team in the practice match in the absence of regular skipper Shakib.

Shakib Al Hasan At Risk Of Missing Game Against Afghanistan – Reports

Bangladesh sports journalist Saif Ahmed reported that Shakib Al Hasan sustained a foot injury during a practice session. Saif mentioned that Shakib is unavailable for both practice matches and is at risk of missing the first World Cup game against Afghanistan.

“Skipper Shakib Al Hasan suffered a foot injury during practice session last night. He won’t take part in the practice match and also in a bit of risk of missing the first WC game against Afghanistan,” wrote the caption.

? JUST IN: Skipper Shakib Al Hasan suffered a foot injury during practice session last night.

– He won’t take part in the practice match and also in a bit of risk of missing the first WC game against Afghanistan. [T Sports] #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ropolzdFM2

— Saif Ahmed ?? (@saifahmed75) September 29, 2023

The Bangla Tigers will face the Jos Buttler-led England in their second warm-up match at the same venue on October 3. The team will be hoping to gain confidence before the start of the World Cup, as they are coming off a series loss against New Zealand at home.

Bangladesh To Take On Afghanistan On October 7

The Shakib Al Hasan-led team will commence their campaign with a clash against Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on October 7. Their fourth group-stage encounter will be against India in Pune on October 19.

Opener Litton Das was the vice-captain of the team. Former skipper Tamim Iqbal failed to make it into the 15-member squad as he hadn’t fully recovered from the back injury. All-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad made a comeback for the nationals at the marquee event.

Bangladesh’s World Cup 2023 squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

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